The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) has announced its opposition to the state of Colorado using Montana wolves in its reintroduction plan.
MSGA penned a letter to the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), expressing concerns for Colorado producers who do not have the same tools in place as Montana producers do for livestock protections and programs.
“Giving Colorado wolves from Montana isn’t going to solve the wolf issues in our state, but it will significantly impact livestock producers in Colorado,” said Jim Steinbeisser, MSGA president.
“MSGA represents ranching families throughout the state, and we have experienced firsthand the impacts this apex predator has on our family ranches.”
The MSGA Board of Directors said they were in strong opposition to FWP considering any request from the state of Colorado to use Montana wolves for reintroduction into Colorado.
